User`s guide

Appendix D
Installing Windows Server 2008
This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2008.
NOTICE
Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2008.
Optional Board Supported by ExpressBuilder
The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards;
NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-Disk for
Mass storage device"), except ones listed below, see "Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass
storage device" and "Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver" of "Parameter File Creator" in
Chapter 6.
 Controllers supporting installation of OS with Express Setup
– Internal RAID Controller
– LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 RAID Controller (128MB, RAID0/1)
– LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 RAID Controller (128MB, RAID0/1/5/6)
– LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 RAID Controller (256MB, RAID0/1/5/6)
– Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™)
 Other controllers
– ADAPTEC 29320ALP SCSI Controller*
– ADAPTEC 29160LP SCSI Controller*
– LSI Logic SAS CTRL 3442E-R SAS Controller*
– Adpatec ASC-29320LPE SCSI Controller*
– Adaptec LPe1150 Fibre Channel Controller*
– Adaptec LPe 11002 Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)*
* Option
Service Pack Which ExpressBuilder Supports
The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service
Pack.
 Windows Server 2008
– OS installation media (No Service Pack)
Installing Service Pack
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself.